EXPLORING THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID

19 PANDEMIC :A CASE STUDY

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the Education Program
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements in Methods of Research
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science

ERNA P. GAMPAL
May, 2022
 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@yahoo.com Website: www.rmmcmain.edu.ph

APPROVAL SHEET

This Thesis entitled “EXPLORING THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE

LEARNING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC : A CASE STUDY ”, in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education, has been
examined and is recommended for acceptance and approval.

RODERICK T. MALINAO LPT, MST

Adviser
________________________________________________________________

PANEL OF EXAMINERS:

GERALDINE D. RODRIGUEZ, EdD, PhD

Chairperson

LUDWIG T. GAMAD, MA NOE P. GARCIA PhD RGC,LPT

Member Member
________________________________________________________________

ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements in thesis 2

In Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science

ANALISA T. AMADA, EdD

Dean, College of Teacher Education
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL SHEET ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

ABSTRACT vi

LIST OF TABLES vi

DEDICATION vii

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION 1

Purpose of the study 2

Research Questions 3

Theoretical Lens 4

Significance of the Study 4

Delimitations and Limitations 5

Definition of Terms 6

Organization of the Study 7

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 17

3 METHOD

Research Design 18

Role of the Researcher 18

Research Participants 19

Data Collection 19

iv
 Analysis of Data 20

Trustworthiness 21

Ethical Consideration 22

4 RESULTS

34

5 DISCUSSION 38

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A. Questionnaire

B. Permission Letter of School President

C. Permission Letter of Dean

D. Letter of the Participants

E. Request Letter to the Validation

F. Validation Sheet

G. Summary for Validation Ratings

H. Inform Consent form Participant

I. Participant Agreement form

J. Interview Protocol for Participant

K. House rules for the Interview Session

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The fulfillment of this study would never be possible without the help of those

people who have willingly contributed much of their efforts, and served as inspirations

for the students to become more competent and knowledgeable in their works and

assigned tasks.

The researcher would like to express his deepest gratitude to the following

people for being part of this requirement and accomplishment.

Firstly, the researcher would like to thank his parents for their financial, moral

support, and for the guidance and love that inspire him to strive hard to complete this

research that enables him to pass this marvelous research paper. Within this, he was

able to make this thesis possible.

Secondly, to his most dynamic research adviser, Roderick T. Malinao Lpt,Mst

who shares his knowledge and expertise not only in this subject but also in giving him

guidance in creating his research study.

Thirdly, to his research instructor, Analisa Tongcua-Amada, Ed.D who guides

him in choosing the right mentor that would really help him make his thesis more

relevant and responsive.

Above all, the researcher would like to thank the Creator, God the Father, in

giving him the opportunity to live on this entire Earth. His guidance, knowledge and

wisdom are the best instruments for the success of this study as well for the

appropriateness of each student’s skills, knowledge and attitudes in doing this study.
 LETTER TO THE TEACHER VALIDATORS
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

March, 2022

Dr. Noe P. Garcia

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College
Pioneer Ave. General Santos City

Sir/Ma’am,

Good day!

The undersigned is presently conducting a research entitled “EXPLORING THE

STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC : A
CASE STUDY ”.

As an academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary

Education major in Science in Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges General Santos
city school year 2021-22

In line with this, researcher humbly requesting expertise to validate the in deep
survey questionnaire considering the appropriateness of the content.

Thank you very much and your favorable approval is highly anticipated.

Respectively yours,

ERNA P. GAMPAL
Researcher

Noted by:

(SGD) RODERICK T. MALINAO, LPT, MST

Thesis Adviser
Questionnaire:

EXPLORING THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID

19 PANDEMIC : A CASE STUDY

Name (optional): ______________________________ Section: _______________

Age: ______ Gender: _____________

Interview Guide

Grand Tour Stand- In Question Elucidating Question

Question

1 How do the participants 1.1 As a student, how do 1.1.1.What is your opinion

describe distance education you cope with the changes about the use of e-
during the pandemic? that this pandemic has learning to deliver
cause? education to the students?
1.1.2 How do e-learning
affect your grades?
1.1.3 How does the internet
connection affect the way
how understand the
lessons during your online
discussion?
1.1.4 Do you think you will
perform better in online
class if you have complete
gadgets like smartphones
and laptops?

1.1.5 How does e-learning

affect your motivation in
studying and answering all
the school works and
projects online?

1.2 How does the number 2.2.1 What were your

of hours you spend online feeling when participating
and offline affect your during distance learning
academic performance? pandemic?
2.2.2 What are the
challenges you often feel
 about COVID-19 learning
pandemic?
2.2.3 What does it feel
about classes using the
distance learng pandemic?
2.2.4 Do you have access
to a device learning online?

2.2.5 What device do you

use for distance learning?

1.3 How does e-learning 3.3.1 How do you cope

improve your skills and with the challenge brought
knowledge ? about by the distance
learning pandemic?
3.3.2 What was your level
of satisfaction with using
experience of distance
learning during the COVID-
19 pandemic?
3.3.3 Are you satisfied
with the technology and
software you are using for
online learning?
3.3.4 Based on your
experience, is it really true
and effective that the
distance learning during the
COVID-19 pandemic is very
hard?

3.3.5 Did you manage

your time well while working
the task that was given to
you when during the
pandemic learning?

Prepared by:

ERNA P. GAMPAL

Researcher
(SGD) RODERICK T. MALINAO, LPT, MST

Research Adviser

Validation sheet for interview guide

Name of Research: Degree Enrolled:

Title of Research:

Name of Evaluation: Date Evaluated:

Highest Education Attainment of Evaluator: EdD

RATING: Number of YES marks

( ) 15-16 Very Good ( ) 9-11 Fair (May be upgrade if revised)

( ) 12-14 Good ( ) 0-8 for revalidation

To the evaluator: kindly check the column which fits you evaluation for the item.

Items YES NO

Ethics

1: Introduction ( purpose
confidentiality, duration and
a way to conduct) and
closing component ( for
additional comment) are
provided.

2: Informed consent is
provided.

3: Interview protocol for

participant is available.

4: Participant's Verification
From is included.

5: Informed Assent From

for Minor participant is
prepared.

6: Interview Consent From

is available.

Artistry

7: Scripts is included/build
in so interview can
introduced guide and
conclude the interview in a
consistent manner.

8: Questions are heading

towards creating storytelling
and narratives.

Rigor

9: Question are open ended

to encourage in depth
responses avoiding closed
ended question which are
answered by "yes" or "No"

10: Commence whith active

verbs and incorporate
relevant nouns.

11: Coherence of the

research question with the
research paradigm is
evident.

12: Question are stated in

the affirmative.

13. Question are fucose

and expressed in a concise
manner as to be workable
and researchable.

14. Probe question are

provided.
15: Question are sequence
in logical order asking the
higher priority first. Opinion
question follow information
question.

16: Number of sequence

can be covered with in 60-
90 minutes not exceeding
15 open ended item
(probes excluded) for every
research question, except
special cases.
 INFORMED CONSENT FORM PARTICIPANTS

Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City

Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

Title: "EXPLORING THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING

COVID 19 PANDEMIC :A CASE STUDY

I am Erna P. Gampal, a student of RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL

COLLEGE in the city of General Santos City taking up Bachelor of Secondary
Education Major in Science. I will be conducting a research about exploring the student
perception in online learning during covid 19 pandemic : a case study. I will hand you
information and request you to be part of this research study.

This study seeks to discover the experience of BESD Science students

utilizing educational experience in enhancing their experience learning during the
pandemic . Its primary purpose is to investigate the experience of the said participant.
The research required an involvement if your participation and cooperation in a in-depth
interview that will be conducted in about 20 minutes.

You are invited take part in this research because I strongly believe that your
experience will contribute much into the study regarding the students experience in
educational experience of distance learning.

I am looking forward to be working with about this research study. You can
reach via cell phone number 09669243425 at any time at your convenience. Question
about this matter will be attended for as soon as you've research the researcher.
 Participant Agreement form

Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City

Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

I agree to actively participate in the research study which entitled "EXPLORING THE
STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC : A
CASE STUDY"

I fully understand that my involvement and participation in this research study

is voluntary in nature. I grant the permission of data or information to be used the
process of the completion of thesis of Erna P. Gampal. I am aware that the synopsis of
the responses of the participant including mine will be utilized in accomplishing her
study.

I agree to meet her for an interview whenever it is deemed necessary. I will be

available on the mutually agreed location, data and time for additional interview. I allow
the researcher to used video/sound to record and to take the entire convention, further, I
have read the informed consent statement and fully understand everything and I agree
actively participate in this study.

Name:

Participant's signature:

Mobile Number:

Email Address:

Data Sign:

Researcher's Name: Erna P. Gampal

Mobile Number: 0966 924 3425

Email Address: ernagampal100@gmail.com

Data Sign:
 INTERVIEW PROTOCOL FOR PARTICIPANTS

Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City

Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

Introduction

Salutations!

I am Ms. Erna P. Gampal, a student of RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL

COLLEGE General Santos City. It is my honor to conduct my study here of course allow
me to thank you for your presence and participation because would be of great help of
my research study.

For your guidance, please allow me to deliberate to your intention of my

research study and as well as the significance of the interview. I want you to know that
you are free ask doubts of something. Additionally you are also allowed to reject or
refuse to answer the question for your personal reasons and that will be acknowledge.

Background Question: kindly fill out form so that I will familiar with you Rest assumed
that the information provided in this form will be kept private and confidential.

No. Name(pseudonym)
 Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

HOUSE RULES FOR THE INTERVIEW SESSION

Each participants is requested to observed the following protocols prior and during the
interview.

1. If you wish to take care of personal needs or if you want to attend to the call of
nature, please do so before the interview starts.

2. Please, kindly set your cellular phones in mute mode or better turn them off.

3. Please do not hesitate to ask question or clarification to avoid misapprehension feel

free in doing so.

4. Please, be honest with your response.

5. After the conversation, you are allowed to go over response as recorded. If you
believe everything is accurate, please sign to acknowledge.

Appendix A
LETTER OF PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY
 RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No. [085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

May 25, 2022

KRISTOFFER FRANZ MARI MILLADO

School President
Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

Dear Sir:
Greeting of Peace!

The undersigned is presently conducting a thesis study entitled “EXPLORING

THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE CLASS DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC: A
CASE”

In this connection, he is requesting your good office to allow him to conduct a

study among the chosen respondents in this school. Your positive response will mean a
lot for the success of the study.

Rest assured that all gathered information shall be kept strictly confidential.
Thank you and God bless!

Respectfully yours,

ERNA P. GAMPAL
Researcher

Noted by:

(SGD) RODERICK T. MALINAO, LPT, MST

Thesis Adviser

Appendix B
LETTER OF PERMISSION TO CONDUCT THE STUDY
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
 TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No. [085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

May 25, 2022

ANALISA T. AMADA, Ed.D

Director
Teacher Education Program
Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

Dear Ma’am:

Greeting of Peace!

The undersigned is presently conducting a thesis study entitled “EXPLORING

THE STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE CLASS DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC: A
CASE

In this connection, he is requesting your good office to allow him to conduct a

study among the chosen respondents in this school. Your positive response will mean a
lot for the success of the study.

Rest assured that all gathered information shall be kept strictly confidential.
Thank you and God bless!

Respectfully yours,

ERNA P. GAMPAL
Researcher

Noted by:

(SGD) RODERICK T. MALINAO, LPT, MST

Thesis Adviser

CURRICULUM VITAE
_______________________________________________________________
PERSONAL DATA

NAME: ERNA P. GAMPAL

ADDRESS: TINOTO MAASIM SARANGANI PROVINCE

Contact No: 09669243425

AGE: 21

BIRTHDAY: FEBRUARY 11, 2001

BIRTHPLACE: TINOTO MAASIM SARANGANI PROVINCE

SEX: Female

Status: Single

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ELEMENTARY: DATU ABDULBALI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY: COLON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE: RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGE

COURSE: Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)

MAJOR: Science
 LETTER TO THE TEACHER VALIDATORS
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Pioneer Avenue, 9500, General Santos City
Tel No.[085] 552-3348 Fax No: (083)301-1927 www.rmmc.edu.com

March, 2022

MA. Ludwig T. Gamad

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College
Pioneer Ave. General Santos City

Sir/Ma’am,

Good day!

The undersigned is presently conducting a research entitled “EXPLORING THE

STUDENT PERCEPTION IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC : A
CASE STUDY ”.

As an academic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary

Education major in Science in Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges General Santos
city school year 2021-22

In line with this, researcher humbly requesting expertise to validate the in deep
survey questionnaire considering the appropriateness of the content.

Thank you very much and your favorable approval is highly anticipated.

Respectively yours,

ERNA P. GAMPAL
Researcher

Noted by:

(SGD) RODERICK T. MALINAO, LPT, MST

Thesis Adviser